Pick that jaw up off the floor yet? Feel like you just popped a viagra and could "go for hours" after hearing that little gem? Now I don't know what kind of track record Marty McSorley has with this kind of thing, but you just HAVE to KNOW that he has some connections inside the Oilers management group...right? So then, it wouldn't be completely out of the question to assume that he may know that Lowe/Tambellini plan to push hard on a Ryan Suter deal...would it?

Here's the quote from Marty on HockeyCentral Friday night:

"I really believe that Ryan Suter, yes, will get traded, and I believe the Philadelphia Flyers and the Edmonton Oilers are my two picks as to where he ends up"

So is this just another "hockey insider" talking...or is there some actual meat here? And what could the Oil possibly send Nashville's way? So many questions!

Ryan Suter... an Oiler? Could it be...

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Give him # `13 that how many bers ive had, and just sobbered up even thinking that.. i would make an offer he cant refuse, he dont get that
type of D man come by very oftem...polished.. not polish @ POLISHED.

COME MCSORELY DONT BEAN TEASING US WHEN WE ARE DOWN OR
ME A FEW NATIONERS WILL HUNT U DOWN AND BRASHER YOU !! HA HA HA

It's a possibility. Hemsky, a blue chip prospect, and this year's first rounder would likely do it, especially if the Oil are sliding. Suter would put a stop to that (I hope) but this would still be a lottery pick. Or perhaps next two first rounders if the Oilers don't want to part with this year's, but Nashville would probably hold back on that.

TBH though, I want Weber. No offense to Suter, but he strikes me as the junior partner.

There is no way Nashville is going to get multiple first round picks for the rights to negotiate with Suter a little early, as he is reluctant to sign, on the other hand other teams need him for a lot more than just the future the Oilers want.

It would be great to get Suter in the off season as a UFA, which is when the Oilers should try it if they're going to at all. They wouldn't have to give up a thing to do that, and acquiring Suter now would just mess up their draft position.

RossCreekNation is a FlamesFan (that whole provocateur thing was good but wrong team) and we all know who Ryan's father was and that's the difference here Citizens...gawd bless RossCreek for getting us all excited but he IS toying with YOU but NOT me ... besides what's to say we do get him and he turns out to be a bust without his "senior partner" ...y'know? like what would Cheech have been without Tommy Chong ... imagine if there was only one Hanson Brother ...Bro? crickets! Would Ying have been nearly as cool without Yang? no! Where would Stan Laurel be today without Hardy...ya i know still dead but my take on Ryan Suter would be that we take he AND Weber for 83 91 89 33 77 and next years first second and third and twelve or thirteen million dollars...and not a penny or player more ...

Wait... I'm trolling? Yes, indeed, I asked Marty if he could say this on TV just to pull a fast one on y'all. Just found it interesting that he had this to say and thought I'd share it. Do I think this is the likeliest scenario? Um, no. Did this get me thinking? Sure.

So, let's play along... seriously, what kind of deal would this have to be?

First, there is virtually no scenario that I could see this coming to fruition without an extension in hand (and I can't for the life of me figure out why Suter would sign one). Second, with an extension, Nashville's price tag goes up significantly. Third, I'd see a Suter extension exceeding that of Duncan Keith's 13 year, $72M deal ($81/12 yrs = $6.75 cap hit, 5th highest among d-men) Fourth, I think Philadelphia offers up James van Riemsdyk + so an Oilers offer would have to beat that.

As to why you do this now? Suter's an elite defenceman (top 10, IMO). Why wait til July when there's multiple bidders & less likelihood of getting a deal done?

Like I said, this is probably the longest of long shots, but I found Marty's comments quite interesting and worthy of being shared. No trolling.

I believe this would make perfect sense, trade for him before July 1st for negotiating rights a la the Flames w/ Bouwmeester. But trade a marginal player (leopold) and a pick (Flames traded their 3rd). My only concern would be Suter turning out to be Bouwmeester when his much better d-partner is not with him.

It would be monumentally dumb to trade him at the deadline for Hemsky + for him to just walk away July 1st.

Not a chance. A contender will pony up more than the Oilers should for a UFA in a season where we are heading for 30th fast.

The only time Tambellini should consider Suter as an option is prior to July 1st. A second round draft pick for his negotiating rights. If he doesn't want to sign, flip him elsewhere for another second rounder.

i too question this deal. The two biggest issues being 1) it makes no sense for the Oilers to do it now ,when they won't make the playoffs anyway. that being said, maybe that helps their case as then Nashville can keep him through the playoffs then trade him to the Oilers around the draft.
and 2) hard to believe a high end free agent like him would sign with the Oilers. Especially since he is an American.

That being said, in defence of the rumour,,,1) Nashville could make a deal with Edmonton before the trade deadline but not consummate it until June thus giving them a better chance to make the playoffs 2) The Oilers have no problem cap wise with Whitney, Barker and Sutton at half price next season that frees up $7 million 3) it is within the realm of possibility that he sees the Oilers elite forwards (especially if they add Grigorenko) and they can convince him they will improve the bottom 6 via trade/free agency (easy enough to do) and with him and any one of Klefbom, Marincin or Musil they would have a decent top 4 along with Gilbert and Smid.

Just another diversion tactic during the "lost decade" of KLowe. However, to make this deal happen I would say to NSH..."back the bus up to the dressing room door and take as many of these guys as you want with the exception of those 3 young lads sitting over there and our first round pick BUT you must take the owner and both GM's. Then, you got yerself a deal!!!"

I'm not convinced an extension automatically ups the price all that much. It does if he extends with Nashville on his own, but not if Nashville allows team to negotiate a new deal with him to do a sign and trade NBA style.

It may allow a slightly better price because one or two more teams may join the bidding, but in the end Nashville is still losing him at the end of the season and the teams making offers still know this.

I dunno. If Nashville feels they can't re-sign him, they're obligated to take the best deal.

Philly might be willing to trade Van Riemsdyk which, to your point, would make the price tag higher than I would be willing to bear.

But the main issue here might just be money. We have (or will have) plenty of cap space. The Flyers less so. If Suter demands a salary in excess of $7M annually, the Oilers are actually one of the few teams that can fit him into our structure.

I'd b cool with trading this yrs 1st pick, the Oilers have enough depth through the draft that if they really want to push this rebuild forward they can live without a 1st round pick for a yr, and it would spred ELCs out especially when it comes to resigning Hall, Eberle,PRV & RNH.

If ST has any kind of b@lls, and wants to make a statement that he wants to stay on as gm getting a guy like Suter would be a good place to start.

What if Nashville wanted to swap 1st's this year as part of the deal? So instead of picking 3rd or 4th overall, the Oil pick 13th or 14th (or thereabouts). Not willing to drop back 10 spots to add the stud d-man they so desperately need?

If Suter can play hockey.......real hockey, then I suggest Lowe and Tamby will NOT be looking at him.

It was funny on the Sportsnet broadcast last night, the reporter was suggesting a few names that may come over via trade, that Lowe was interested in. He did not mention Tamby's name but that Lowe was interested.

If you are not small and fast, you will not penetrate Lowe and Tamby's radar.......they are not looking for defenseman but all the reports seem to point at more forwards coming?

What a load of crap. Ef Suter, It's Weber or bust for Edmonton. If not, we're best to wait and grow our own. Suter is clearly plan B or C. Sell the farm and bring in Murray, as well as Grig or Yakupov. Epic fail but what can we expect from a flames fan...

Marty did say this..and caught my attention albeit with a bit of skepticism as I turned to the TV to see McSorely as he spoke.

Alas I think Marty had a black out moment just like the instant where he skewered one Mike Bullard.

I dont seem much difference really between the style of play that Whitney brings versus Suter though really. Both a LH shots as well..McSorely did imply however that the Oilers wouldnt over pay at the deadline and would have 5 months to woo him to sign here. Marty also referenced that DKatz was willing to open the wallet a bit.

Personally I think a Weber type would be better but the question is always what are you giving up.

At most, a pick (second or higher) for his negotiation rights prior to the FA season.

If not, Tambellini backs the truck up on July 1st with his best offer along and a gift basket and hope for the best.

Hold on there Chris. This isn't something that may actually occur. This is a mean spirited attempt to fool with the Oiler fans. He comes of looking more like a fool if you ask me. The article has no merit. Chill dude.

What a load of crap. Ef Suter, It's Weber or bust for Edmonton. If not, we're best to wait and grow our own. Suter is clearly plan B or C. Sell the farm and bring in Murray, as well as Grig or Yakupov. Epic fail but what can we expect from a flames fan...

Tell me: what does me being a Flames fan have to do with Marty McSorley saying he thinks the Oilers may trade for Suter?

And you want to sell the farm for Ryan Murray, he who has yet to play a professional game, rather than acquire a real life, legitimate top-10 stud defenceman? *THAT* is an epic fail.

Hemmer, Omark, and this year's 4-round pick, but only if Sutter agrees to a contract extension. Without a new contract, let some stupid GM's overpay for him.

I think if they did the deal the pick would have to be conditional. If he signs a long term contract it would likely become a 2nd. But I would make sure the picks are for 2013. I also think this is more than fair for an UFA